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Transgender cyclist ‘harassed’ and disqualified from championships
A transgender cyclist has been barred from competing in a championship, claiming she has been ‘harassed and demonised’
Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges has slammed the media following the recent national championships in the United Kingdom.
Bridges says she was “harassed and demonised” by journalists and reporters after the world cycling’s governing body ruled she couldn’t compete.
Bridges was gearing up to race against fellow British Olympic stars, including superstar Laura Kenny.
On Wednesday, the governing body told her she was ineligible, just days before the event was due to commence that weekend.
In a statement, the 21-year-old says she has been in contact with British Cycling and the UCI for the past six months, ahead of what was supposed to be her first race in a women’s event.
“I have provided both British Cycling and the UCI with medical evidence that I meet the eligibility criteria for transgender female cyclists”.
Emily bridges statement
Officials made the final call after other cyclists threatened to boycott the race if Bridges competed.
Reports suggest Bridges has been undertaking hormone therapy since last year to reduce testosterone levels.
Bridges says she has had to deactivate her social media platforms to stop receiving abuse and dangerous threats following the disqualification.
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Tensions rise as Iran threatens conflict and U.S. increases naval forces
Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.
Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.
Iran has warned of a potential regional conflict if the U.S. launches an attack, while labelling European armies as terrorists. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted that threats from President Trump will not intimidate the Iranian people.
The U.S. has ramped up its naval presence in the Middle East in response to mounting threats, amid speculation over Iran’s next moves. Iranian officials have denied claims of imminent naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to global uncertainty.
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Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam
Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.
Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.
Carlos Alcaraz has stunned the tennis world by winning the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam at just 22 years old.
The world number one beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set match, finishing 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic missed out on claiming his 25th Grand Slam title. To mark the milestone, Alcaraz revealed he plans to add a new tattoo of a kangaroo on his leg, joining his existing Eiffel Tower and Wimbledon strawberry tattoos.
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